Certified Inpatient Coder - ICD-10, DRG Expert

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center is seeking a Coding Specialist – Certified to assign ICD-CM/ICD-PCS codes and DRG classifications for patient records. The role collaborates with CDS and physicians to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with Medicare and coding guidelines.

Responsibilities include abstracting data for billing, ensuring data quality, and supporting hospital data integrity through precise coding and strong communication with clinical teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, CPC, CCA certifications required.
• Minimum 6 months of coding experience; minimum 2 years inpatient coding preferred.
• CDI programs and clinical validation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstract information from patient records into the computer system for statistical and billing purposes.
• Assign ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, discharge disposition, MS-DRG group assignments and other data as applicable.
• Coordinate with Clinical Documentation Specialists and physicians to validate documentation for accurate codes and ROM/SOI/DRG.
• Query physicians when code assignments or documentation are inadequate and stay current with coding guidelines and requirements.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Clinical documentation improvement

Data entry & accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center is seeking a Coding Specialist – Certified to assign ICD-CM/ICD-PCS codes and DRG classifications for patient records. The role collaborates with CDS and physicians to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with Medicare and coding guidelines.

Responsibilities include abstracting data for billing, ensuring data quality, and supporting hospital data integrity through precise coding and strong communication with clinical teams.